The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 41,200
€ 42,000
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 320d is 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the 330xi.
320d
330xi
56.5
71.3
80
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182
108.7
178
182 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
320d
330xi
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.48 %
General
320d
330xi
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
320d
330xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N52
N47-D20
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
320d
181 hp
254 hp
330xi
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
320d
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
330xi
Performance
320d
330xi
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
330xi
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.5 lb/hp
320d
19.43 lb/hp
14.5 lb/hp
330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d
330xi
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
23 mpg
320d
51 mpg
23 mpg
330xi
42 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
770 mi
Range
388 mi
320d
770 mi
388 mi
330xi
Environmental Impact
94.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
191.4 kWh
320d
94.6 kWh
191.4 kWh
330xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d
330xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
